Venkata Ponakala, MD
NPI 1982270872 · Hospitalist Physician · Denville, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Ponakala, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Denville, NJ (NPI 1982270872).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982270872
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-06-01
- Last updated
- 2026-02-12
- Certified
- 2026-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Ponakala's NPI number?
- Venkata Ponakala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982270872, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Ponakala's specialty?
- Venkata Ponakala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Ponakala located?
- Venkata Ponakala's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Pocono Rd, Denville, NJ 07834-2954.
- What is Venkata Ponakala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Ponakala is (973) 625-6000.
- Does Venkata Ponakala accept Medicare?
- Venkata Ponakala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Ponakala's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Ponakala's NPI (1982270872) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.